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TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME

Country: Uganda

Project Title: Support for the Rehabilitation, Development and Sustainable

Management of Forest Resources In Northern Uganda

Project Symbol: TCP/UGA/3303 (D)

Starting Date: 1st October 2010

Completion Date: 31st September 2012

Government Ministry

responsible for Project

Execution:

Ministry of Water and Environment

Budget covering FAO

contribution:

USD 491 000

Signed: .............................................. Signed: ...........................................

Percy W. Misika

(on behalf of the Government) (on behalf of Food and Agriculture

Organisation of the United Nations -

FAO)

Date of signature: ..................................... Date of signature:.............................

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Executive Summary

Uganda, like most African countries, remains vulnerable to the effects of climate change since

agriculture depends primarily on climate. Under the current situation of climate change which

has a big influence on economic and ecological issues, the condition of vulnerable social

groups like women and children in Uganda, particularly the returning Internally Displaced

Persons (IDP) population in the war ravaged region of Northern Uganda is of great concern.

Moreover, the general trend in forest degradation indicates that Uganda is losing about 2% of

its forest cover yearly. This has far reaching consequences to food security, livelihoods and

the economy of the country. In Northern Uganda, a recent study indicates that during the

period 1985- 2002, Lira district lost about 19% of its woody cover while Apac/Oyam lost

over 7%. Although overall woody cover (forest and woodland) has increased in the districts

Gulu/Amuru (14%), Kitgum (19%) and Pader (19%) over the last 20 years, the areas where

the IDP camps are located have been stripped of woody cover. As people are now returning

home, threats to the regenerated forest, in the once desolate home areas are eminent.

Current forestry programs being implemented in Northern Uganda are faced with a number of

challenges, including inadequate sources for forestry seedlings, inadequate extension services

and product development. This two year project, which is building on previous and current

FAO forestry projects is estimated at about USD 491,000. It will focus on the districts of

Gulu, Amuru, Pader, Lira and Kitgum where the number of people in IDP camps are the

largest, and at the moment where focus of returnee program is, and Lira having lost a great

portion of the woody cover. However, some activities will be carried out in Apac and Oyam

Districts. Specific problems and issues that the FAO intervention will address include:

1) Strengthening the planning framework at the national and the district levels through

revision of the outdated National Forest Plan and development of District Forest

Development Plans, including assistance to integrate sustainable forestry management

(SFM) strategies and guidance in the Country Strategic Investment Framework (CSIF)

for SLM in Uganda.

2) Improving forestry skills and knowledge in forestry administration and management

of selected Local Governments and partner organisations,

3) Improving mechanisms for forestry quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of

forestry programs,

4) Promoting synergy and complementarities through partnership arrangements.

Expected project impact: 1,500 beneficiary households having improved livelihoods and

environment and natural resources, particularly in-and-around former IDP sites in the

Northern Uganda districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader, Kitgum and Lira being sustainably

managed by July 2012.

Expected project outcome: Capacity of 1,500 beneficiary households organised in

communities and at least 45 Local Government staff in the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader,

Kitgum and Lira built and equipped with sustainable forest management practices for

increased social, economic and environmental benefits by July 2012.

This project is in line with government programs like National Development Plan (i.e. the

replacement to the Poverty Eradication Action Plan), Peace, Recovery and Development Plan

(PRDP), National Forest Plan (NFP), Millennium Development Goals (MDGs/United Nations

Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The project is also in line with FAO

Strategic Objective E - Sustainable management of forests and trees; as well as with the FAO

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Country sector strategic framework/National medium term priority framework (FAO–

CSSF/NMTPF) in Uganda (priority action area No. (v) on Sustainable Natural Resource

Management and Food Security Action Plan for N. Uganda.

Existing farmer field schools will be good entry points for the forestry program to

demonstrate the best practices and quality assurance on sustainable forest management. The

demonstration sites will be located and owned by the land/forest owners or farmer groups

who will be encouraged to contribute in kind towards the management costs.

Close collaboration and partnership will be maintained with Ministry of Water and

Environment, District Local Governments and forestry development partners during the

implementation of the project. Interest and participation of women, the elderly and other

marginalised groups will be given special consideration. The main beneficiaries will be the

local communities including private forest and land owners. In addition, Local government

staff will benefit through skills and knowledge development.

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... i

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii

Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. iv

1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................ 6

1.1 General Context .......................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Forestry Sub-Sectoral Context ................................................................................... 7

1.2.1 National Development Plan (NDP)…………………………………………….7

1.2.2 Priorities in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework ................................... 7

1.2.3 Environment and Natural Resources Sector Investment Plan (SIP) .................. 7

1.2.4 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) .......................................................... 7

1.2.5 The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2003) .................................. 8

1.2.6 Peace, Recovery and Development Plan (2007-2010) ....................................... 8

1.2.7 Food Security Plan of Action for Northern Uganda (2008/9) ............................ 9

1.3 Sectoral Policy and Legislation .................................................................................. 9

2 RATIONALE ................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Problems/Issues to be addressed .............................................................................. 10

2.2 Past and Related Work ............................................................................................. 11

2.3 Stakeholders and Target Beneficiaries ..................................................................... 14

2.4 Project Justification .................................................................................................. 14

2.5 FAO‟s Comparative Advantage and related Past Assistance ................................... 16

3 PROJECT FRAMEWORK .............................................................................................. 17

3.2 Outcome, Outputs and Activities ............................................................................. 17

3.3 Sustainability ............................................................................................................ 18

3.4 Risks and Assumptions ............................................................................................ 19

4 IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT ARRANGMENTS 21

4.1 Institutional Framework and Coordination .............................................................. 21

4.2 Strategy/Methodology .............................................................................................. 21

4.3 Government Inputs ................................................................................................... 22

4.4 FAO Contribution .................................................................................................... 22

4.5 Technical Support/ Linkages .................................................................................... 24

4.6 Management and Operational Support Arrangements ............................................. 24

5 OVERSIGHT, MONITORING, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND

REPORTING ........................................................................................................................... 25

5.1 Monitoring and Knowledge Sharing ........................................................................ 25

5.2 Communication and Visibility ................................................................................. 25

5.3 Reporting Schedule .................................................................................................. 25

Annex 1: Project Budget……………………………………………………………………...26

Annex 2: Logical Framework .................................................................................................. 27

Annex 3 Work Plan ............................................................................................................ 31

Annex 4 TORs for National and International Personnel/Service Providers ................. 35

4.1 National Project Coordinator (NPC) based at Ministry of Water and

Environment. .................................................................................................................... 35

4.2 Lead National Consultant (LNC = Chief mentor) ................................................ 36

4.3 TOR: District Mentors…………………………………………………………..37

4.4 Forestry Field Facilitators……………………………………………………….38

4.5 TOR: FAO Advisory Technical Services............................................................. 39

4.6 Consultant: Review of Revised National Plan…………………………………..40

4.7 Consultant: Case studies on value of forests in N. Uganda ................................. 41

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4.8 Consultant: Planning for Farm Forestry (on farm land-use plan) ........................ 42

4.9 Service provider: Workshops and meetings ......................................................... 43

4.10 Service provider: Printing and visibility .............................................................. 43

Acronyms

ALREP Agriculture and Livelihood Recovery Project

BFP Budget Framework Paper

CAO Chief Administrative Officer

CBO Community-based Organization

CFM Collaborative Forest Management

CFR Central Forest Reserve

CG Central Government

CSO Civil Society Organization

DDP District Development Plan

DEA Directorate of Environmental Affairs

DFD District Forestry Department

DFDP District Forest Development Plan

DFO District Forestry Officer

DFS District Forestry Services

DLG District Local Government

DRC Danish Refugee Council

ENR Environment and Natural Resources

FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

FBE Forest-based Enterprises

FD Forestry Department

FIEFOC Farm Income Enhancement and Forest Conservation (Project)

FMP Forest Management Plan

FNPP FAO Netherlands Partnership Programme

FR Forest Reserve

FSSD Forestry Sector Support Department

GCP Global Cooperation Program/Project

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GOU Government of Uganda

IDP Internally Displaced Person

IRC International Rescue Committee

LNC Lead National Consultant pg 21

LFR Local Forest Reserve

LG Local Government

LRA Lord‟s Resistance Army

MDG Millennium Development Goals

MEA Multi-lateral Environment Agreements

MERECP Mt. Elgon Regional Ecosystem Conservation Project

MoFPED Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework

MWE Ministry of Water and Environment

NDF Nordic Development Fund

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NDP National Development Plan

NEA National Environment Act

NEMA National Environment Management Authority

NFA National Forestry Authority

NFP National Forest Plan

NFTPA National Forestry and Tree Planting Act

NGO Non-Government Organization

NORAD Norwegian Development Agency

NPC National Project Coordinator

NRC Norwegian Refugee Council

NUREP Northern Uganda Reconstruction Programme

NUSAF Northern Uganda Social Action Fund

PA Protected Area

PEAP Poverty Eradication Action Plan

PFO Private Forest Owner

PMA Plan for Modernization of Agriculture

PRDP Peace, Recovery and Development Programme

PRIME/West Productive Resource Investments for Managing the Environment (in

Western Uganda)

PS Permanent Secretary

SFE Office for Eastern Africa

SFM Sustainable Forest Management

SIP Sector Investment Plan

SP Service Provider

SPGS Sawlog Production Grant Scheme

TCP Technical Cooperation Programme

TMF Tropical Moist Forest (commonly known as “tropical high forest”)

UFWG Uganda Forestry Working Group

WCS Wildlife Conservation Society

WFP World Food Programme

WILD Wildlife, Landscapes and Development for Conservation

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1 BACKGROUND

1.1 General Context

Uganda‟s forest cover has reduced by 27% from 4,933,000 Ha to 3,556,000 Ha between 1990

and 2005 (NFA, 2007). An average of 28% of the forest cover has disappeared in the past 15

years. The average rate of deforestation was 1.9%, with the well stocked Tropical Moist

Forest (TMF) registering the lowest rate of 0.3%. Degradation has been more on forests

outside the protected areas, which declined by 34% since 1990. These forests which

constituted 70% of the total forests and woodland cover have reduced to 64% (Table 1).

Table 1: Percentage change in forest cover between 1990 and 2005

Parameter Year 1990 Year 2005

Total all forests in protected areas (PAs) 1,470,650 1,279,081

Total all forests outside PAs 3,462,725 2,275,513

Total all forests in Country 4,933,375 3,554,594

% of forests in PA 47% 41%

% forests outside PAs 70% 64%

% of forest of land area 24% 17%

% of forest of total area 20% 15%

Source: NFA-National Biomass Study data (2008)1

More serious degeneration of forest cover has taken place in the central districts of Uganda

where there are intense economic activities like agricultural expansion, brisk firewood and

charcoal trade, furniture industry, and small-scale manufacturing industries (bakeries, brick

making, etc). Virtually the only forests in these districts are those remaining in Central Forest

Reserves (CFRs).

Lack of clearly defined ownership, access rights (particularly for forests on customary land),

increase in population, and the growth of the economy have been the main drivers of forest

degradation in Uganda. The main threats are forest clearance for agriculture, uncontrolled

charcoal and firewood production, uncontrolled timber extraction and grazing.

In N. Uganda, forest and woodland cover has increased between 12-23% in the war ravaged

districts of Kitgum, Gulu, Pader, Adjumani, Moyo and Yumbe. However, in localised areas

where there are/were Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps, there has been significant loss

of vegetation cover (WCS, 2005). On the other hand, the districts of Kotido, Apac and

Katakwi experienced a decline in woodland cover of 1-12%. Lira and Moroto registered a

decline in woodland cover of 13-24% and Nakapiripirit experienced the worst woodland

cover loss of 25-36%.

1 It took three years to interpret the satellite images and undertake ground truthing through out the whole country

before NFA could publish the biomass survey results.

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With the return of peace in Northern Uganda, and the re-settlement programme in place, there is

likelihood of reversing the gains in forest cover achieved in some districts, through clearance of

land for cultivation and uncontrolled harvesting of forest products for domestic use and for

income generation.

1.2 Forestry Sub-Sectoral Context

Forests, trees and woodlands have been, and are important natural resources in Uganda which

are producing numerous products and services to support economic growth, create jobs and

contribute to the livelihoods of the majority of the people. Because of the key role forestry

play in growth, employment and prosperity for all, government of Uganda has put in place

policy and planning frameworks that support the forestry sub-sector. The key ones are

highlighted below:

1.2.1 National Development Plan (NDP)

Until FY 2009/10, the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) has been the national planning

framework. However, from FY 2010/11 the National Development Plan (NDP) replaces the

PEAP as the overall national planning framework.. The project provides support to NDP

objectives 1 - Increasing household income and No. 6 - Harnessing natural resources and the

environment for sustainable development In the NDP, The Forestry Sub-sector paper includes

the following priority areas for forestry:

Strengthening the District Forestry Services (DFS)

Improving community livelihoods from forests, trees and woodland resources

Expanding and increasing economic productivity of forest resources

Promoting public-private partnerships to increase economic returns from forests and

trees

Promoting forestry based industry and trade

Improving forestry information management

Improving forestry management and governance.

1.2.2 Priorities in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework

The National Budget Framework provides for many forestry activities. However, the Medium

Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) on which the annual budgets are based, make very

little provision for forestry. For instance, the budget provision for Environment and Natural

Resources (ENR) Sector is between 0.3 – 0.6% of total national budget for 2006/07 –

2009/10. At the Local Government level, the situation mirrors the national level.

1.2.3 Environment and Natural Resources Sector Investment Plan (SIP)

Within the Key Result Areas of the ENR sector investment plan (2007), the forestry sub-sector

addresses the following strategic objectives:

Sustainable Harnessing/Use of Natural Resources

Clean, Healthy and Productive Environment

Productive Natural Resources Base.

1.2.4 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

In pursuit of MDGs especially MDG 7 on environment, Uganda has adopted to ensure that:

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Sector policies and laws and other land and environment-related policies and laws

must integrate the principle of sustainable forest management (SFM).

The macro-economic policies like PEAP/NDP and the Plan for Modernisation of

Agriculture must also integrate the principles of SFM.

1.2.5 The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2003)

The National Food and Nutrition Security policy (2003) aims at ensuring food and nutrition

security for all Ugandans. Although forestry is not specifically mentioned, there is evidence

that forests and trees contribute to enhanced agriculture production and food security and

hence the need to be included in the policy document. The key areas of interventions that are

directly related to forestry are:

Enhancing food supply and accessibility;

Food processing, preservation, storage and marketing;

Nutrition;

Enhanced quality control.

1.2.6 Peace, Recovery and Development Plan (2007-2010)

Government has put in place the PRDP (Peace, Recovery and Development Plan) for

Northern Uganda with 4 strategic objectives. All the 4 strategic objectives have activities

relevant to the forestry sub-sector.

Objective 1 aims among others re-establishing the rule of law and strengthening local

governments. Specifically, the following activities are relevant to the forestry sub-sector;

support to cross-border initiatives; train personnel in crime intelligence and handling of cases

(ref. forest law enforcement and governance); local revenue enhancement for local

governments; local capacity enhancement; field monitoring and supervision of PRDP

Programmes and coordination of international agencies.

Objective 2 aims at empowering the communities to participate in the recovery program

which will lead to improvement of their livelihoods. The communities are to better plan and

control their livelihoods. Important is the provision of services and protection of vulnerable

groups. Specifically, the following activities are relevant to the forestry sub-sector; support

provision, piloting and rollout of alternative education such as skills training (impartation of

forestry-related skills) and support to organized groups that are implementing income

generating activities, including value addition (ref. forestry-based IGAs).

Objective 3 aims at promoting both subsistence and commercialized economic activities

within and outside the region through the revitalization of the production sectors and

marketing system. There is a need to invest in capitals (natural, physical, human and social

capitals) through skills development. Specifically, the following activities are relevant to the

forestry sub-sector; growth of cash crops, as well as boosting food production (the forestry

sub sector can contribute through agro-forestry and forest plantation development);

environmental protection as populations return; ensuring household food security (fruit tree

production); processing and marketing skills; enhancing land and labour productivity and

shifting production pattern from subsistence towards medium-scale block farming to enhance

incomes and food security. Other important activities include honey production and

marketing; mobilizing local governments and communities on sound environment

management and use of natural resources; building and strengthening capacity at all levels for

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ENR action planning, mainstreaming, and implementation; Establishment of

community/private nurseries and woodlots; Encouraging farmers to institutionalize tree

planting and agro-forestry; Promoting use of energy-saving devices and Restoring degraded

community forests.

Objective 4 aims at ensuring continuous prevalence of peace in the region. It involves peace-

building and reconciliation. Specifically, the following activities are relevant to the forestry

sub-sector: increased access to information by the population on available opportunities for

increasing welfare, incomes and land-rights and support mechanisms for local communal

conflict management (access to land and nature resources, change of land use)

1.2.7 Food Security Plan of Action for Northern Uganda (2008/9)

The FAO emergency program is participating in the Food Security Plan of Action for

Northern Uganda (PoA) under the food security and agricultural livelihood cluster. The

framework and strategy has been focusing on emergency recovery and rehabilitation

interventions for the whole north. The plan of action which is hosted by the office of the

Prime Minister is implemented by Government ministries, UN agencies and NGOs. FAO and

WFP lead the intervention. The key objectives of the PoA relevant to forestry are to:

guide intervention of stakeholders so that development and resettlement activities are

coordinated

Address transition from relief to development as peace returns to N. Uganda.

Proactive support to integrate forestry activities in the budget in the forestry sub sector of the

National and Local/District Development Plans is critical.

1.3 Sectoral Policy and Legislation

The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995) which is the supreme law of Uganda aims

at sustainable national development, environmental conservation, social development and

economic growth. The protection and management of forests and woody biomass is therefore

taken care of in the constitution of Uganda.

The National Forestry Policy (2001) commits Government to work towards ‘’an integrated

forest sector that achieves sustainable increase in economic, social and environmental

benefits from forests and trees by all the people of Uganda, especially the poor and

vulnerable’’.

Other sector Policies relevant to forestry includes the Gender Policy (1997), National

Environment Management Policy (1994), National Policy for the Conservation and

Management of Wetland Resources (1995), The Wildlife Policy (1999) and The National

Water Policy (1999). Other Government commitments relating to forestry are included in the

macro-policy instruments like the Decentralization Policy.

The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 (NFTPA), is the main legislative

framework for the forestry sub-sector. Other sector laws of direct relevance to forestry include

the National Environment Act (1995), Uganda Wildlife Act (1996), Local Governments Act

(1997), and Land Act (1998). In summary, the following are the directions for some laws

supportive to the forestry sub-sector:

1. National Environment Act (1995) - available from District Environment Officer

(DEO), stressing the importance of community based environmental management,

forestry inclusive;

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2. Local Government Act (1997) – available from Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),

emphasizes stakeholder participation, transparency, accountability and equitable

sharing of benefits from resources management and development initiatives;

3. Land Act (1998) and Regulations (2001) - available from District Registrar of Titles

(DRT) or District Land Board (DLB), provides for establishment of Communal Land

Association (CLA) and communal ownership and management of land and the land

base resources therein, forests inclusive;

4. Uganda Wildlife Act (CAP 200 of 2000 of the Law of Uganda), promotes community

conservation of wildlife resources. This is important for the management of wildlife in

a community or private forest;

5. National Forestry and Tree Planting Act (2003) available from DFO is the pinnacle

law for forest management,

6. NGO Registration Act (1989), Co-operatives Statute (1991), Companies Act (2000),

NAADS Act (2001) are relevant laws for the formation of forest user associations.

2 RATIONALE

2.1 Problems/Issues to be addressed

The Uganda Government development priorities are summarised as Growth, Employment and

Prosperity for all. Forestry is identified as one of the key contributors to growth, employment

and prosperity for all. After validating important issues raised in the Forestry Sector Review

Report (2008) which was commissioned by FAO, and reviewing the opportunities in the

forestry sector in Northern Uganda for support by FAO, the following are the important

problems and issues that require attention:

1) An outdated NFP makes it difficult to focus on current national forestry related

priorities;

2) Lack of DFDPs to inform the District Development Plans result into low priority

status for forestry and hence under allocation of the budget for the forestry sub-sector;

3) National rate of deforestation currently stands at 1.9% per year. In N. Uganda, this has

been exacerbated by concentrating people in IDP camps. Areas around the IDP camps

have been stripped of trees and woody vegetation cover resulting in difficulty in

accessing forest/woody products and loss of environment services (e.g. silting of

rivers/streams, contamination of water sources, loss of wildlife/biodiversity etc.);

4) The people are now returning to their original homes and are clearing woodlands and

forest for cultivation and settlement;

5) Poor forest governance due to corruption, inadequate implementation of SFM

activities, delays in gazetting forestry regulations and failure to officially launch the

DFS Hand book. This has led to increasing rates of illegal activities and change of

land use from forestry;

6) Encroachment in Local Forest Reserves (LFR) and Central Forest Reserves (CFR). In

N. Uganda the situation has been made worse by “gazetting” some of the IDP camps

in Forest Reserves which are protected areas;

7) Inadequate or poor linking of sustainable forestry management (SFM) to growth and

development in other sectors of the economy resulting into low prioritization and

under budgeting for the sub-sector;

8) Limited investment for planting trees and management of forest resources compared

with other sectors. This is because the cash flow in other investments is faster than

those in forest management. For example it takes over 12 years to start receiving cash

from a timber plantation compared to seasonal, annual or even perennial crops;

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9) Limited skills and knowledge of SFM in the majority of development partner

programs (especially in N. Uganda) resulting in poor quality of forestry products and

services delivered;

10) Inadequate private sector involvement in forest management because of long term

investment and poor cash-flow at the early and middle stages of investment.

11) Limited income from multiple forest products from natural forests and woodland

12) Limited research in forest management leading to difficulties in attracting investment

in the forestry sub-sector.

The challenges above lead to poor management of forests, and thus increasing rate of forest

degradation and deforestation. Deforestation and forest degradation hinder the role of forests,

among others, in ameliorating climatic conditions, thus negatively affecting sustained crop

production. For example, the Uganda National Household Survey 2005/2006 (Agriculture

Module) revealed that 43% of all national crop plots suffered from damage, mainly due to rain

shortage (19%), followed by crop disease (10%) (Kazoora, 2007). The two conditions are

closely associated with degraded environment which compromised the livelihoods of many

Ugandans.

Majority of the current forestry programs being implemented in N. Uganda are lacking in

quality of products and service delivery. For example, poor quality tree seedlings are being

distributed, the timing for planting seedlings is poor and forestry based training and service

provision is being undertaken by non forestry professionals or personnel. Unless checked, this

will result into people not getting benefits that are commensurate with the investment of these

programs.

Therefore, specific problems and issues that need FAO intervention under this project include:

1) Strengthening the policy and planning framework at the national level and in N.

Uganda,

2) Improving skills and knowledge in forestry administration and Sustainable Forest

Management (SFM),

3) Improving mechanisms for quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of forestry

programs,

4) Promoting synergy and complementarities through partnership.

2.2 Past and Related Work

In general, the following are the main programs within the forestry sub-sector that are related

to this project.

Government Programme and

Project

Objectives and funding sources

National Forestry Authority (NFA) Managing Central Forest Reserves in the whole

country. Funding for the first 4 Years (2004-08) was

from GOU, EU and NORAD

Farm Income Enhancement and

Forestry Conservation Project

A 5-year project recently launched and being

implemented by the FSSD of MWE. The main players

are the local governments. Funding is from GOU,

ADB and NDF

Lake Victoria Environnemental

Management Project

A regional project with a forestry component operating

in the L. Victoria surroundings. Funding is mainly from

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Government Programme and

Project

Objectives and funding sources

GOU and World Bank

Mount Elgon Regional Ecosystem

Conservation Programme

(MERECP)

A cross-border project for management of the Mt.

Elgon Ecosystem straddling the Uganda – Kenya

border. Implemented by IUCN/East African

Community and funded by NORAD

Rwenzori Mountains Conservation

and Environmental Management

Project

For the conservation of Mt. Rwenzori Ecosystem,

straddling the Uganda-DRC. Implemented by WWF

and GOU.

Lake Albert Eastern Catchment

Management Initiative

For conservation of L. Albert which straddles the

Uganda-DRC border. Implemented by WWF and

GOU.

Conservation of Biodiversity in the

Albertine Rift Forests in Uganda

For management of forests within 4 districts in the

Albertine Rift. Implemented by WWF and GOU.

Productive Resource Investments

for Managing the Environment

(PRIME/West)

Financing a conglomeration of activities aimed at

biodiversity conservation. It recently shifted its focus to

northern Uganda. Funded by USAID

Wildlife and Landscape

Conservation & Development

(WILD) Project

The Project is just starting. It is a five-year cross-border

project for managing protected areas along the Uganda

– Sudan border. Funded by USAID

In N. Uganda the following are the major programs designed and operating or are in design

phases:

a) Northern Uganda Social Action Fund I - (2003 -2008)

The Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF I) is a 5 year US$ 100 million project

that aims to empower communities in Northern Uganda by enhancing their capacity to

systematically identify, prioritize, and plan for their needs and implement sustainable

development initiatives that improve socio-economic services and opportunities. Major

support areas for NUSAF program are as follows:

Other social services (35%)

Education (Primary education) (20%)

Health (20%)

Water, sanitation and flood protection (Water supply) (15%)

Agriculture, fishing, and forestry (General agriculture, fishing and forestry sector)

(10%)

b) Peace, Recovery and Development Plan (2007-2010)

Government has put in place the Peace, Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) which is

the main strategic government development program for N. Uganda. It has the objectives of:

1. Consolidation of State Authority: This aims among others at re-establishing the rule

of law and strengthening local governments.

2. Rebuilding and empowering communities: The objective aims at empowering the

communities to participate in the recovery program which will lead to improvement of

their livelihoods.

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3. Revitalization of the economy: The objective aims at promoting both subsistence and

commercialized economic activities within and outside the region through the

revitalization of the production sectors and the marketing system.

4. Peace Building and Reconciliation: The objective aims at ensuring continuous

prevalence of peace in the region. It involves peace-building and reconciliation.

c) Food Security Plan of Action for Northern Uganda (2008/9)

The FAO emergency program participating in the Food Security Plan of Action for Northern

Uganda (PoA) is under the food security and agricultural livelihood cluster. The framework

and strategy has been focusing on emergency recovery and rehabilitation interventions for the

whole of Northern Region. The plan of action which is hosted by the office of the Prime

Minister is implemented by Government ministries, UN agencies and NGOs. FAO and WFP

lead the intervention. The key objectives of the PoA are to:

1. guide intervention of stakeholders so that activities are coordinated;

2. Address transition from relief to development as peace return to N. Uganda.

d) NORAD Northern Uganda Project (2008 - 2011)

This Project aims to sustain development of the Uganda National Forestry Authority (NFA)

with enhanced focus on Northern Uganda. The Project covers the following activities:

Corporate Governance and Institutional Sustainability

Forest Plantation Development

Restoration of Forests in Northern Uganda

Institutional Cooperation with Statskog2

e) Wildlife, Landscapes and Development for Conservation - (2008-2010)

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is spearheading implementation of Wildlife,

Landscapes and Development for Conservation (WILD), a new biodiversity conservation

program in Northern Uganda. Funding for the WILD project (US$ 4.8m) is from the United

States Agency for International Development (USAID). WILD is focused on 3 priority

landscapes for conservation: the Murchison Falls National Park- East Madi Wildlife Reserve

Landscape, the Greater Kidepo National Park – Agoro Agu Landscape and the Greater Otzi

Forest Reserve Landscape. Program implementation will improve knowledge of biodiversity

and land use practices, strengthen protected areas management and promote ecologically

responsible land and resource use options.

f) Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS)

SPGS main intervention in Northern Uganda is still in the planning process and their focus

will be on supporting medium and large scale private plantation development. Management

and conservation of natural woodland and forest will constitute a key factor in signing of the

tree growing grant. Private investors will be encouraged to raise quality seedlings. SPGS is

willing to partner with any organisation on demonstration of best practices in tree growing,

sharing lessons learned and producing guidelines on tree growing as a viable economic

enterprise.

2 A Norwegian Forestry Authority similar to National Forestry Authority of Uganda.

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From the above, it is clear that there exists a critical technical assistance gap in updating the

NFP, DFP development and enhanced integration of forestry activities in the District

Development Plans, complemented by community knowledge and skills development, which

the TCP hopes to fill. This TCP will operate in partnership with the above on going programs

and plans. The main mechanisms for collaboration will be through regular meetings convened

by this project through the established government structures. Other synergistic options will

include sharing of geographical areas (districts, sub counties) and experiences during

implementation.

2.3 Stakeholders and Target Beneficiaries

In implementing this project, interest and participation of women, the elderly and other

marginalised groups will be given special attention. The following are the key stakeholders

and target beneficiaries:

A) Primary beneficiaries:

o Forest owners and tree growers will benefit through skills development, provision of

quality planting materials, support to farm/forest planning, Forest Based Enterprises

(FBEs) and quality assurance,

o Private investors will benefit through expanded opportunities for investment in the

forestry sector.

o Other members of the communities will benefit in the long run through improved water

supplies, climate amelioration and availability of forest and tree products among others.

B) Secondary beneficiaries:

o Service providers will benefit through employment related to provision of services and

improved knowledge and skills for SFM,

o Local government staff will benefit through skills and knowledge development.

o Development partners programs will benefit through improved quality of product and

service delivery,

C) Tertiary beneficiaries:

o Government of Uganda will benefit through improved planning, coordination and

delivery of products and services.

o Development partner programs will generate lessons and experiences for use elsewhere

in Development Cooperation.

2.4 Project Justification

Some of the important contributions of forests, woodlands and trees to Ugandans are

highlighted below:

The total economic value of Uganda‟s forests has been estimated at 593 billion

shillings, equivalent to approximately 5.2% of the Gross Domestic Product (Glenn

Bush, 2004).

The forestry sector supports about 24 million people mainly in the rural areas for their

basic needs such as firewood, building poles, furniture and traditional medicine (NFP,

2002).

Forests and woodlands contribute an average of 332 billion shillings annually to the

household incomes (Glenn Bush, 2004).

Over 90% of Ugandans use firewood as their main and sole source of energy,

consuming nearly 27 million tones in 2007, valued at UShs 324 billion. It is expected

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that fuel wood will continue to be the dominant source of energy in Uganda for the

foreseeable future, despite the growing use of petroleum and electricity (MWE, 2008).

Forests contribute significantly to the protection and stabilization of the environment

including water catchment areas. The contribution of forests to soil and water

management, carbon sequestration, and future use for Uganda‟s biodiversity is valued

at UShs 222 billion annually (Glenn Bush, op cit).

In spite of the importance of forestry, the forests and woodlands continue to be degraded (Sub-

section 1.1). If the current rate of deforestation continues unabated the economy and the

livelihoods of many Ugandans will suffer.

Most rural Ugandans can not sustain forests capital (assets) including those got through

interventions of development partners. The social and human capacity developed around

forestry is weak and hence the ability for sustaining forests as a means of supporting livelihoods

is very low. Most rural communities whose livelihoods depend on forestry and the environment

are exposed to stress and shocks which result from inadequate supply of products and services

and reduced productivity of human capital.

Intervention in the forestry sub-sector should therefore focus on programs that will increase the

resource base, and enable Ugandans to sustainably maintain the assets/capital associated with

forestry. This will enable them to meet their needs and cope with any external environmental

stress and shocks that are likely to continue coning in the future, notably climate change.

At the national level, the planning frameworks have become outdated and therefore they need

revision in order to take into account the prevailing economic and social environment and the

emerging issues. The FNPP (2007) funding supported production of simplified version of the

2003 NFP (in English and three local languages) and production of guidelines for private forest

management and Guidelines for the formulation, registration and management of Community

Forests. Therefore this project will:

Support the revision of the NFP;

Complete the preparation of forestry regulations and finalise the DFS handbook;

Strengthen skills and knowledge in SFM.

If the planning and legal framework are not revised and put in operation, the basis for budget

allocation and investment in the forestry sector will continue to be faulty.

In N. Uganda, as people leave the IDP camps, there are opportunities for restoring the degraded

areas where the camps were located. It is also opportune at this time to help people who are

returning to their land to manage the regenerated forests and woodland in a sustainable manner.

This is particularly so for fragile ecosystems like river banks, hills and swamps. Therefore, this

project will:

Support the development of strategic plans for forestry at district level.

Build skills and knowledge of stakeholders in SFM

Pilot best practices for SFM

Promote partnerships and synergy in SFM

If this project is not implemented, tree planting being supported and undertaken in N. Uganda

by Government and Partners will most likely not get the full social, economic and

environmental benefits associated with Sustainable Forest Management due to current low

knowledge and skills capacity among stakeholders. The regenerated woody cover will

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continue to be cleared and thus the ecological functions (biodiversity, watershed, river banks

and soil conservation) will suffer. Consequently, the opportunities for sustained generation of

income from the regenerated woody cover may be lost in the near future.

2.5 FAO’s Comparative Advantage and related Past Assistance

FAO as the inter-governmental agency of the United Nations System is mandated to help

build a food secured world for the present and future generations. This includes, among

others, helping to improve the management and utilization of natural resources. To this end,

FAO has developed and supported the following forestry-related programmes in Uganda:

NFP Facility is jointly implemented by the Uganda Forestry Working Group and the

Ministry of Water and Environment. The facility is managed by a steering committee

and the beneficiaries are government agencies, NGOs and CBOS, participating

communities, funding partners and investors in forestry. The facility largely supports

knowledge sharing, capacity building, provision of information services and support to

institutions implementing the NFP. The impact of the facility support includes

integration of SFM in poverty reduction strategies and inter-sectoral processes,

consensus building on forestry issues at national level, national forestry dialogue and

the incorporation of international agreements, conventions and protocol into national

strategies.

GCP/INT/808/UK „Strengthening Participatory Approaches in Forest Management in

Uganda (2003-2005). The GCP/INT/808/UK project promoted greater participation by

a wide range of actors in the forestry sector and the involvement of the local

communities in managing forests and forestry resources. Upto 50% of the activities

focused on forest management and the other 50% focused on mentoring middle

managers on how to efficiently and effectively manage forest resources for both

conservation and sustainable development through participatory approaches.

Implementation of this project was done in partnership with Forestry Inspection

Division (FID), NFA, Civil society and some District Local Governments. N. Uganda

did not benefit from this project due to security reasons at that time.

FAO NETHERLANDS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME – FNPP Uganda

(FNPP/GLO/003/NET) supported FID in 2007. This project aimed at promoting

good governance of forest resources, improving public accountability and

strengthening the decentralization of forestry services thus directly contributing

towards poverty alleviation in Uganda in line with the PEAP. The input from FNPP

built the capacity of FID to prioritize forestry issues, production of 2 guidelines and

simplified version of the 2003 NFP and to formulate strategies to assure these

priorities are taken on board. FNPP also increased the capacity of FID to collaborate

with other government institutions on cross-cutting issues and to raise the profile and

influence of forestry in central planning processes, especially those associated with

poverty alleviation.

FAO is implementing Food Security Plan of Action for Northern Uganda (PoA) under

the food security and agricultural livelihood cluster with a number of partners. Partners

such as Tree Talk, ASB (ALREP), WFP, ACTED, NRC, IRC, DRC are implementing

forestry related projects through the farmer field schools. The approach used for the

farmer field schools can be used for promoting Sustainable Forest Management.

The lessons learnt and experiences gained from the above projects makes FAO particularly

suitable for supporting this Project. These include:

Participatory planning and monitoring

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Improving livelihoods of people;

Innovative capacity building through mentoring;

Partnerships with communities, NGOs and Government organisations.

3 PROJECT FRAMEWORK

3.1 Impact: 1,500 beneficiary households having improved livelihoods and environment

and natural resources, particularly in-and-around former IDP sites in the Northern Uganda

districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader, Kitgum and Lira being sustainably managed by September

2012.

3.2 Outcome, Outputs and Activities

Outcome: Capacity of 1,500 beneficiary households organised in communities and at

least 45 Local Government staff in the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader, Kitgum and Lira built

and equipped with sustainable forest management practices for increased social, economic

and environmental benefits by September 2012.

Output 1: Forestry Policy & Planning Framework strengthened

Activities

1.1 Reviewing and printing 3,000 copies of the National Forest Plan and its Popular Version

1.2 Finalising Forest Regulations and print 3,000 copies.

1.3 Finalising the District Forestry Hand book and print 1,000 copies.

1.4 Capacity of 5 DFOs built to monitor the management of forest outside Protected Areas

in Amuru, Gulu, Pader, Kitgum and Lira Districts.

1.5 Four steering committee meetings held to guide implementation of the project.

Output 2: Government/partner staff skills and knowledge in forest administration and

management improved

Activities

2.1 Developing and conducting a mentoring training program (in forest administration and

management) for 45 DFS staff and partners who will in turn help mentoring the

implementing farmers.

2.2 Organise 3 international/regional technical backstopping missions on training and

project monitoring.

2.3 Establish/strengthen 50 farmer/forest field schools in 5 districts, targeting at least 1500

farmers.

2.4 Develop & implement mentoring programmes through forestry field schools

2.5 Organise 3 field/exchange visits by selected members of the farmer/forestry field schools

to areas of best forestry management practises. This will include exchange visits to the FAO

(NRL) executed Kagera transboundary agroecosystem management programme for the

Kagera basin in SW uganda (http://www.fao.org/nr/land/projects-programmes/kagera-tamp-

project/en/). These visits will involve on one hand, sharing experiences for familiarising

Forestry TCP project staff in other sustainable land management techniques besides forestry,

and on the other hand familarising the Kagera staff in forest rehabilitation techniques and

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strategies. Training materials and approaches for community /micro-catchment action

planning would also be shared by the Kagera project. Also the Terrafrica SLM database and

tools/questionnaires would be shared for monitoring and assessment of technologies and

approaches on the ground. These activities should be preferably in year 2 of the TCP and

Kagera projects to give them a chance to get some evidence on the ground.

Output 3: Local Government capacity to carry out strategic forest management planning at

district level strengthened

Activities

3.1 Undertake a case study on the value of forests to river banks, watershed from the 5 main

project districts in Northern Uganda.

3.2 Develop at least 5 District Forest Development Plans (DFDP) to guide strategic forestry

sub-sector operation in the main project districts.

3.3 Develop 10 model farm-forestry plans (2 per district) to be used as a model for land use

planning and management at the farm level, and mainstreaming into DDPs and relevant

programs of district Partners at district level.

3.4 Planning for Farm Forestry - on farm land-use plan (which is much broader than

Agroforestry) 3 per district in 5 districts.

3.5 Support 20 land owners where the IDP camps were located to rehabilitate and establish

forest based enterprises (4 in each district).

3.6 Pilot 5 natural forest and woody regeneration in selected IDP camps.

Output 4: Mechanisms for forestry quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation developed

and implemented at all local government levels

Activities

4.1 Establish 3 field based units for advising implementers of FAO and partner forestry

program on principles and practise of Sustainable Forest Management.

4.2 Carry out 7 strategic monitoring and 1 evaluation of the project.

4.3 Carrying out 2 knowledge, experience sharing and lesson learning meetings for the

implementation of the project.

4.4 Undertake field monitoring and supervision by FSSD/DEA and FAO Uganda

3.3 Sustainability

Sustainability of activities will require funding, skills, positive attitude, and stable supportive

institutions to continue with the activities when the FAO support ends. With many programs

coming to N. Uganda, it is anticipated that activities initiated by this project will continue to

be implemented even after FAO support ceases.

Because planning is one of the key objectives of this project, inclusion of forestry sub-sector

plan in the District Development plan is expected to increase the chance for

Government/Development Partners budget support and continued implementation of project

activities even after FAO support ceases.

Institutional sustainability

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The Project will work with and mentor local governments, local communities and other

development partners on the principles and practises of SFM. A strong institutional landscape

for the continuity of the activities supported by the Project will have been established.

Financial sustainability

Other partners will be expected to scale up on project outputs and activities since this project

will be focusing on best practises in forestry field work. The links with, for example NUREP

(NUSAF II), WILD, ALREP among others will be strengthened through the project

coordination mechanisms. Where practical forest management will take place under this

project, demonstration sites will be located on farmers land and the farmer will continue to

maintain the trees and woody vegetation.

Ecological sustainability

Forest areas restored and/or protected are on farmers land or within Forest Reserves. The

beneficiaries will take on the management role from the start. The Forest-based Enterprises

(FBEs) will be an incentive for farmers and forest owners to continue managing forests and

woodlands for their ecological benefits.

Social sustainability

The community approach (farmer/forestry field schools) will provide and reinforce strong

community social capitals (networks, groups, trusts, access to institutions) for the

management and conservation of forest resources. This in turn is expected to attract support

from other organisations.

Exit strategy

Early integrated planning and project exit will be communicated in time so that other

stakeholders can prepare to continue some project activities. After capacity building of project

beneficiaries, it is expected that they will have the interest to continue implementing some

activities beyond the project period. The mentoring approach will also equip stakeholders

with knowledge, attitude and skills to continue implementing forestry based activities when

the project closes. The physical assets will revert to the DLGs and FSSD of MWE.

3.4 Risks and Assumptions

The project will be implemented in an environment that has undergone several man-made and

natural shocks. This includes cattle rustling, civil strife and droughts. The key risk assessment

is given in the table below.

Risk Level of

risk

Mitigation

Deterioration of the security

situation due to civil disorder,

cattle rustling and conflicts over

access to natural resources

Low Close collaboration with responsible

government authorities; adherence to UN

security regulation and alerts

Adverse climatic change Medium - use of appropriate forestry technologies

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Risk Level of

risk

Mitigation

and mitigation measures; appropriate use of

- Indigenous knowledge.

Lack of commitment from LG

authorities, and beneficiaries to

project activities

Low - Intensive mobilisation and sensitisation of

stakeholders on importance of sustainable

management of forestry resources and

continuous communication with

stakeholders

Key project assumptions:

The people in the Project area are fully resettled;

Peace will continue to prevail in the Project area;

Cabinet will consider and approve the regulations in time;

Maximum collaboration between private sector development partners and Government

Organisations during the implementation of this forestry project.

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4 IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

4.1 Institutional Framework and Coordination

The project will be implemented by Government and executed by FAO, in collaboration with

other relevant partners in the project area. At MWE, the project will be coordinated by the

Directorate of Environmental Affairs. The Local Governments of participating Districts will

be responsible for project implementation at community level.

A Project Steering Committee chaired by Permanent Secretary (PS) MWE will guide the

implementation of this project. The steering committee members will be composed of 11

people drawn from Forestry Sector Support Department (FSSD), FAO, Representatives of

DLG, NFA and representative of tree farmers and forest owners. Steering committee

meetings are encouraged to be held in the field. This will enable close monitoring and direct

provision of guidance to project implementation.

Field level mechanism for coordination and synergies in implementation in N. Uganda will be

established under the Environment and Natural resources sector.

4.2 Strategy/Methodology

The project will focus on the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader, Kitgum and Lira where the

numbers of people in IDP camps were the largest, and forestry degradation highest over the

last two decades in northern Uganda. These are also the districts on which return programs are

being focused. However, some activities will be carried out in Apach and Oyam District. This

program will build on what has been initiated in the field but it will also strive to improve on

the quality of delivery and output of existing programs and activities. The project will also

lead the way to introduce new initiatives which other partners can build on and upscale.

The project will emphasise technical backstopping rather than full scale farm/forest level

implementation. The mentoring process will be at district and field levels. It is planned that

there will be a chief mentor (Lead National Consultant, LNC), who will work with 5 field

supervisors located at district level. These in turn will mentor field based facilitators (Forestry

Field School Assistant) who will work with farmer field school facilitators, farmers and forest

owners. FAO will provide for the LNC, District field supervisors and Forestry Field School

Assistants.

The approach used by the farmer field schools and established farmer field schools will be

good entry point for the forestry project. However, demonstration of best practices and quality

assurance on the ground will be a key aspect during the technical backstopping. The

demonstration sites will be located and owned by the land/forest owners who will be

encouraged to contribute in kind towards the management costs. This will include exchange

visits to the FAO (NRL) executed Kagera transboundary agroecosystem management

programme for the Kagera basin in SW Uganda for sharing experiences and familiarising

Forestry TCP project staff/beneficiaries in other sustainable land management techniques

besides forestry. Training materials and approaches for community /micro-catchment action

planning would also be shared by the Kagera project. Also the Terrafrica SLM database and

tools/questionnaires would be shared for monitoring and assessment of technologies and

approaches on the ground.

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Support to participatory planning will also be a key aspect in order to take into account the

emerging issues in national development. That is why revision of the NFP and support for

development of DFDPs are important to the success of forestry implementation in the field.

The plans produced will be mainstreamed into the national and local government planning

frameworks. Short term national consultants and service providers will be used for revising

the NFP, organising workshops and events management, and for printing and visibility of

project activities.

4.3 Government Inputs

i. Prior obligations and prerequisites

The Ministry of Water and Environment will be responsible for the national implementation

of the project. For this purpose, the Directorate of Environmental Affairs will designate a

National Project Coordinator (NPC) and will also mobilise the district team. MWE and DLGs

will delegate counterpart staff during the implementation of the project.

ii. Financial and/or contributions in kind

Government through MWE will contribute the following:

Provision of office space at national level and at the district level,

Government staff time and salaries.

Tax exemption on imported project equipment

Access to project areas and relevant information by project staff/ personnel/

stakeholders

4.4 FAO Contribution

4.4.1 Personnel services:

FAO Advisory Technical Services (ATS)

40 man days for FAO East African Sub-regional officer (from SFE) for technical

backstopping (3 missions with TOR as detailed in Annex 4, section 4.5).

National experts and consultants:

The project will require 1 national professional (Lead National Consultant, LNC), 3 national

consultants, 5 district mentors (professionals) and 15 forest facilitators. The timing for hiring

them is as summarised below:

60 days for short term National consultancy on NFP revision,

30 days for production of case studies on value of forests to river banks, watersheds and

establish the link between forestry loss and decline on other sectors of the economy

120 days for Planning for Farm Forestry (which is much broader than Agroforestry - 3

per district in 5 districts)

207 man months for mentors and field facilitators.

Provision of facilities (e.g. transport support, photocopying)

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Refer to Annex 4 for the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the national/local professionals

required.

4.4.2 Contracts (USD 66 076)

Workshops and event management (USD 30,782, Annex 4; section 4.9)

Printing and visibility (USD 35,294, Annex 4; section 4.10)

Administrative support

FAO Uganda will undertake financial management and procurement function.

Where necessary, secretarial and email support will be provided.

4.4.3 Duty travel (USD 57 077)

The following categories of personnel will require transport facilitation during the process of

implementing the project:

Field supervisors/mentors during the mentoring period and when monitoring project

implementation;

National consultants while undertaking specific field based assignments,

FAO Uganda staff during project planning and monitoring in N. Uganda;

FAO Advisory Technical Services (ATS) from FAO Sub-regional Office while on

country missions;

Steering committee members and staff of MWE assigned to the project during planning and

monitoring of the project (Travel Non-staff – i.e. FSSD/DEA & Steering committees).

4.4.4 Training (USD 122 412)

- Training Workshops & Seminars (USD 22,412); and

- Training on farm/forest (restoration of degraded forest cover & management of forest-best practise (USD

100,000) as detailed below:

Workshop and Sector Working Group meeting for the revision, edition and formatting

of the revised NFP will be done at two levels. At the Ministry level, a consultative

meeting will review the improved reviewed NFP draft. At the national level 40

participants will witness the launch and dissemination of the new and published NFP in

a one day workshop.

The second set of training will focus on the development of the District Forest

Development plan (DFDP) and its integration to the DDP. Workshops and seminars will

also help in the visibility of the project. Capacity of 160 participants in 5 districts will be

developed in strategic forest planning.

Exchange/field visits to sites where there are good practice of sustainable forest

management (Natural forests/woodland and plantation forests). At least a member (50

farmers) from the farmer/forestry field school will attend.

On farm/forestry demonstrations will mainly focus on best practice in the management

and utilisation of natural forests/woodland, Agro-forestry (traditional and modern),

restoration of degraded forests/woodland, woodlot establishment, medium-large scale

plantation development, nursery operation. At least 800 households or farmers will

benefit from this training.

4.4.5 Expendable Equipment (USD 10 000)

For stationery and low visibility materials/supplies

4.4.6 Non-Expendable Equipment (USD 7 394)

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3 laptops for the field offices

4.4.7 General Operating Expenses (GOE USD 22 409) To cover miscellaneous expenses required in the field for the operation of the project, such as

for communication and networking with field staff, faxes, telephones and photocopying, fuel,

vehicle operation, etc.

4.4.8 Support Cost (DOC USD 32 121)

To cover miscellaneous expenses at FAO headquarters related to the implementation of the

project.

4.5 Technical Support/ Linkages

The following technical support will be required:

International technical backstopping from FAO lead technical unit (FOMR) and Sub-

regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) on NFP and monitoring progress of

implementation of field activities through country missions, comments on documents by

email telecommunications etc.

Support of NRL is envisaged to clear some land and water management aspects as part

of a Project Task Force. Through the TAMP which will mobilise the adoption of

productive and sustainable land management and livelihood strategies of local

populations in range, agro-pastoral and arable lands, cross learning from their integrated

ecosystem management approach will contribute and help to combat degradation,

rehabilitate degraded IDP lands and achieve local and global environmental benefits in

terms of biodiversity conservation, and mitigating the effects of climate change through

enhanced carbon sequestration.

FAO Country Office will provide support on financial disbursement and accountability,

procurement and monitoring of field programs. This will be done through provision of

relevant formats and guidelines, comments on documents by email, telecommunications,

processing of payment and monitoring accountabilities. etc

Technical backstopping by 1 national consultant (chief mentor, i.e.) and 5 mentors at the

district level on SFM practices will be undertaken through field visits, emails and

telecommunications. This will provide technical back-up for the 15 Forestry field

facilitators.

4.6 Management and Operational Support Arrangements

There will be an inception phase (about 3 months) in which inception workshop, review of

workplan, and budget, review of the log frame without changing the project outcome and

outputs will be done. Other important activities to be done during this phase include holding

meetings with partners and stakeholder to explain roles, responsibilities, returns (benefits),

recruitment of local staffs (mentors and field facilitators) and procurement of start up

equipments (laptops, etc), will be undertaken.

The National Project Coordinator (NPC) – the liaison person will be nominated by PS MWE.

The LNC (Chief Mentor) will be recruited and supervised by FAO. All consultants will liaise

closely with each other, NPC and FAO.. The District mentors will report to NPC through the

Chief Mentor and a copy of their report is submitted to the CAOs office.

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5 OVERSIGHT, MONITORING, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND

REPORTING

5.1 Monitoring and Knowledge Sharing

During the inception phase, a participatory monitoring plan will be formulated collaboratively

with participating communities and partners. FAOR office in Uganda will focus on

monitoring outcome of the project. The Planning and Quality Assurance Department at the

MWE will focus on monitoring the output level, the steering committee will focus on

monitoring output and activity levels and the DLG (CAO & District Council) will focus on

monitoring output and activity levels.

Monitoring will largely be through field visits, observation and discussions with various

stakeholders. An external evaluation will be done towards the end of the project.

The monitoring information and lessons learned will be used by project implementers (GOU,

implementing partners, local communities and DLGs) and other forestry related projects, to

improve project implementation and performance. Every year, a stakeholder‟s forum will be

organised to share knowledge and experiences generated through project implementation.

Publication of reports and case studies (on website and email distribution) will also be

undertaken as part of knowledge sharing.

5.2 Communication and Visibility

The project visibility actions will include, among others:

o launching of NFP, Regulations & DFS Handbook

o radio programmes particularly in N. Uganda

o signposts at demo sites

o media coverage of key project workshops

5.3 Reporting Schedule

In addition to technical reports of consultants, project reporting schedule will involve:

Monthly reports prepared by field facilitators (prepared within 3 days of succeeding

month) will be sent to the Chief Mentor (LNC) through the district mentors. A copy of

the report will be sent to the CAO of participating district.

The Lead National Consultant, in liaison with NPC will prepare monthly reports to

FAO. The NPC will regularly keep MWE informed of project activities using existing

reporting mechanisms of Government.

Quarterly Project Implementation Report (QPIRs) – submitted to FAO by NPC

Mission Reports - End of technical mission (submitted to FAO)

Terminal Statement - End of project (draft submitted to FAO by NPC

for finalisation by LTO)

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Annex 1: Project Budget

PROJECT BUDGET

Country: Uganda

Project title: Support for the Rehabilitation, Development and Sustainable Management of Forest

Resources In Northern Uganda

Project symbol: TCP / UGA /3303 (D)

Accts Input Description Sub/Child Main/Parent

Account Account

5013 Consultants 141 750

5543 Consultants – National 141 750

5014 Contracts 66 076

5650 Contracts Budget 66 076

5021 Travel 57 686

5661 Duty travel others (only FAO staff) 30 000

5692 Travel - Technical Support Services 7 098

5698 Travel - Non staff (e.g. counterparts) 20 588

5023 Training 122 142

5920 Training Budget 122 142

5024 Expendable Equipment 10 000

6000 Expendable Equipment Budget 10 000

5025 Non Expendable Equipment 7 394

6100 Non Expendable Equipment Budget 7 394

5027 Technical Support Services 31 422

6111 Report costs 2 100

6120 Technical Support Services (Honorarium) 29 322

5028 General Operating Expenses 22 409

6300 General Operating Expenses Budget 22 409

5029 Support Cost 32 121

6130 Support Cost Budget 32 121

Grand Total 491 000

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Annex 2: Logical Framework

Hierarchy of

Results

Intervention Results Objectively Verifiable

Indicators

Sources of

Verification

Assumptions

Impact 1,500 beneficiary households

having improved livelihoods and

environment and natural

resources, particularly in-and-

around former IDP sites in the

Northern Uganda districts of

Gulu, Amuru, Pader, Kitgum and

Lira being sustainably managed

by July 2012.

i.Number and % of beneficiaries

using SFM practices in project

districts

ii. % improvement in beneficiary

economic and social capitals

iii.National adaptation plan of action

in place

National and Project

District Forestry

Reports,

Project reports,

Peace will continue to prevail

in the Project area;

The people in the Project area

are fully resettled;

Communities willing to

embrace appropriate

environment and natural

resource management

practices to cope with climate

change

Government committed to

proper management of natural

resources, including sharing

resource management control

and benefits with

communities

Cabinet will consider and

approve the regulations in

time;

Outcome Capacity of 1,500 beneficiary

households (organised in

communities) and at least 45

Local Government staff in the

districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader,

Kitgum and Lira built and

equipped with sustainable forest

1,500 households around

IDP camps & ecologically

fragile area participating in

SFM activities for social,

economic and ecological

benefits by EOP

Project reports,

field visits

District

Forestry

monitoring

reports

The people in the Project area

are fully resettled.

Maximum collaboration

between private sector

development partners and

Government Organisations

during the implementation of

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management practices for

increased social, economic and

environmental benefits by July

2012.

At least 45 Local

Government staff in the

project districts trained and

guiding farmers in SFM by

July 2012

the forestry project.

Outputs 1 Forestry Policy & Planning

Framework strengthened

Revised NFP document available

by EOY1

Government

(MWE)/Project

Districts archives

Existence of collaboration spirit

among stakeholders

Forest regulations gazetted by

EOP

Official gazettee Cabinet will approve the

regulations in time

DFS Handbook produced and

being officially used by EOY 1

DFS Handbook

2 Government/Partner staff

skills and knowledge in forest

administration & management

improved

Farmers are receiving better

advisory services on SFM

Forest components in funded

programmes are performing

above average by EOY2

Reports of projects

with forestry

components; Field

visits; interviews

Non-FAO supported Projects will

cooperate

Logistics improved for DFS

personnel

3 Local Government capacity to

carry out strategic and forest

management planning at

district level strengthened

DFDPs for at least 3 districts

developed and being officially

implemented

DFDP documents;

LG Budget

Framework Papers;

field visits

Positive political will at District

Level on importance of forestry

exists

4 Mechanisms for quality

assurance, monitoring and

evaluation developed and

implemented by local

governments and development

partners

At least 60% of planned

activities in forestry components

of LG and partner projects being

implemented according to

established standards and

guidelines by EOP

Project reports; LG

reports; Field visits;

Guidelines and

standards documents

Sustained Law enforcement by

authorities

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Level of farmers‟ satisfaction of

SFM advisory services.

Activities 1 Forestry Policy & Planning Framework strengthened

1.1 Review, Edit and Format of the revised National Forest Plan

1.2 Finalize forestry regulations

1.3 Finalizing DFS Handbook

1.4 Build capacity of DFOs to monitor forest management outside

PAs

1.5 Hold Steering Committee Meetings for this Project

2 Government/Partner staff skills and knowledge in forest administration & management

improved

2.1 Develop and conduct a mentoring programme of the DFS staff & Partners

2.2 Organise technical backstopping (international)

2.3 Establish/strengthen 50 farmer/forest field schools in 5 districts,

targeting at least 1500 farmers.

2.4 Develop & implement mentoring programmes through forestry field schools

2.5 Organise field/exchange visits by selected members of the

farmer/forestry field schools, including district forestry staff to

areas of best forestry management practises.

2.6 Provide transport and DSA for national coordination

3 Local Government capacity to carry out strategic forest management planning at district level strengthened

3.1 Undertake a case study on value of forests to river banks, watersheds to establish the impact of forest loss to other sectors of the

economy in the project districts

3.2 Develop District Forest Development Plan to guide strategic forestry sub-sector operations

3.3 Develop model farm forestry Plans for mainstreaming into DDPs, Budget Framework Papers, and plans of other stakeholders in

the district;

3.4 Planning for Farm Forestry - on farm land-use plan (which is much broader than Agroforestry) 3 per district in 3 districts

3.5 Support land owners where IDP camps were situated to establish forest based enterprises

3.6 Pilot forest and woody cover restoration (natural forests) in selected IDP camps

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4 Mechanisms for forestry quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation developed and implemented at all local government

levels

4.1 Establish Field-based Unit for advising implementers of FAO and partner forestry programmes

4.2 Carry out monitoring and evaluation of the Project

4.3 Share knowledge, experiences and lessons generated

4.4 Field monitoring and supervision by FSSD/DEA and FAO

Uganda

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Annex 3 Work Plan

OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES YEAR 1 YEAR 2

Implemented

by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Inception phase

1.1 Amend work plan based upon

recommendations of inception

workshop

NPC

X

1.2 Produce an amended project document NPC X

1.3 Prepare selection of

consultants/advertise vacancies

FAO-UG

X

1.4 Select consultants FAO (LTO) X

1.5 Provide specifications for purchases to

FAO-UG

NPC

X

1.6 Prepare LOA for DEA/FSSD FAO-UG X

1.7 Prepare Contracts for Service

Providers and Consultants

FAO-UG

X

1.8 Recruitment/ Contracting of service

providers and consultants

FAO (Ug)

X X

Procurement

1.9 Procure laptops FAO (Ug) X X

Output 1 Forestry Policy & Planning

Framework strengthened

Activity 1.1 Review, Edit, Format of the Consultant 1, X X X X X

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OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES YEAR 1 YEAR 2

Implemented

by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

revised National Forest Plan & Printing SP 1 & SP2

Activity 1.2 Finalise, print and disseminate

forestry regulations to major stakeholders

NPC, SP1 &

SP2 X X X X X

Activity 1.3 Finalise, print and distribute

DFS Handbook

NPC, SP 1 &

SP2 X X

Activity 1.4 Build capacity of DFOs to

monitor and backstop forest management

by PFOs/communities and LFRs.

LNC

X X X X

Activity 1.5 Appoint & hold Steering

Committee Meetings for this Project

NPC

X X X X

Output 2 Government/Partner staff

skills and knowledge in forest

administration & management improved

Activity 2.1 Develop a mentoring training

programme for mentors

LNC

X X

Activity 2.2 Provide technical

backstopping (international)

FAOHQ/SFE

X X X

Activity 2.3 Conduct mentoring

programme & provide technical

backstopping for DFOs

LNC

X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Activity 2.4 Develop & implement

mentoring programmes through

farmer/forestry field schools & DFS

Mentors

X X X X X X X X X X X

Activity 2.5 Undertake field visits to areas

of best practice

Mentors &

LNC X X X X

Output 3: LG capacity to carry out

strategic forest planning and

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OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES YEAR 1 YEAR 2

Implemented

by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

management at district level

strengthened

Activity 3.1 Produce a case study on value

of forests to river banks, watersheds to

establish the impact of forest loss to other

sectors of the economy

Consultant 2

X X X

Activity 3.2 Support development of

District Forest Development Plan to guide

strategic forestry sub-sector operations

LNC

X X X D X X X

Activity 3.3 Provide technical

backstopping (local) for DFDP process

Mentors

X X X X X X

Activity 3.4 Develop 8 model land use

plans for Farm Forestry land in 5 districts

Consultant 3

X X X X X

Activity 3.5 Support land owners where

IDP camps were situated to establish forest

based enterprises

Mentors

X X X X X X X X X X X X

Activity 3.6 Provide seedlings from

nurseries to farmers for restoration of

natural forests (enrichment planting) in IDP

camps.

Mentors

X X X X X X X X X

Output 4 Mechanisms for forestry

quality assurance, monitoring and

evaluation developed and implemented

at all local government levels

Activity 4.1 Establish 3 Field-based Units

for coordination with FAO field offices,

NGOs and other programmes.

LNC

X

Activity 4.2 Carry out regular monitoring FAO (Ug) X X X X

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OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES YEAR 1 YEAR 2

Implemented

by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

of this Project

Activity 4.3 Carrying out 2 knowledge,

experience sharing campaigns for

stakeholders at district level

LNC

X X

Activity 4.4 Undertake field monitoring

and supervision by FSSD/DEA and District

LG

LNC

X X X X

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Annex 4 TORs for National and International Personnel/Service Providers

4.1 National Project Coordinator (NPC) based at Ministry of Water and

Environment.

(Government Officer Assigned to the Project)

The NPC will:

1. Be the liaison person at the Ministry of Water and Environment to oversee the

management of the project.

2. Mobilise the District Team;

3. Assist in the review of the forestry system, giving guidance in terms of Government‟s

policies, projections and plans for further development and integration of the national

forestry system;

4. Assist in the preparations for the training course including development of a syllabus for

the mentoring program and logistical inputs;

5. Participate in the delivery of training to participants;

6. Monitor the implementation of the program in the field;

7. Assist in the drafting of recommendations for further forestry strengthening;

8. Prepare a draft final report at the end of the project.

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4.2 Lead National Consultant (LNC = Chief mentor)

Under the overall supervision of the FAOR-Uganda and AFAOR/P, the LNC will in close

collaboration with other consultants and District mentors oversee the overall day to day

operation and management of the program, in support of the NPC.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Ensure a smooth implementation and co-ordination of the project activities;

accountable for the budgetary allocations made by FAO to implement the TCP

activities in Uganda, in liaison with the NPC

Support FAO to recruit, manage and technically support programme contractors and

mentors in collaboration with supervisors

develop, pre-test the mentoring program and train the mentors on sustainable forest

management

Will be the principle facilitator of the District Forestry Development Planning process

represent the Uganda Forestry programme at local, national, and international events

monitoring and evaluating the forestry TCP programme activities

Collect and make available to the other consultants relevant documents and

information including the forestry legislation, regulations and guidelines;

proactively create constructive working relationships with relevant, local, national and

international institutions and individuals

Qualifications

S/he must have a master‟s degree in forestry/environment related subject.

Experience

S/he must have at least ten years practical experience with participatory approaches to

sustainable forest management,

Knowledge of participatory planning at strategic and field level,

S/he must have some training/mentoring expertise

S/he must have been a manager at a senior level for over 5 years

Knowledge and experience in forest management in N. Uganda

Leadership

S/he should be a team leader and must be able to get on with and inspire people of different

professional and personal backgrounds

S/he should have strong interpersonal skills.

Communications

S/he should be concise orally and in writing, in the English language.

S/he should be articulate and capable of giving confident presentations.

S/he should be familiar and competent with modern software, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS

Outlook and MS PowerPoint.

Knowledge

Some familiarity with the FAO Programme would be an advantage

Duration:

14 months with possible extension for 6 months, after necessary period of break in line with

FAO rules and regulations for NPP.

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4.3 TOR: District Mentors (5)

Under the supervision of the LNC and FAO, the persons recruited as mentors will guide the

forestry field based officials/ forestry field facilitators on sustainable forest management

(SFM) in selected districts of N. Uganda. The mentoring process will involve going above

and beyond teaching. It is a relationship in which you (mentor) with greater experience,

expertise and access to information will counsel, instruct, guide and help field based forest

officials to develop and professionally.

The mentoring will take place in the context of change, with the forest field based officials

changing – growing, learning, adapting and you as a mentor facilitating the change through

provision of professional, managerial and technical support.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Developing and implement a mentoring work plan together with the field based

forestry official for the mentoring period

Guide, advice, counsel forestry officials on Knowledge, skills and attitude change in

relation to technical forestry, managing people, managing information and finance.

monitoring and evaluating the mentoring process in relation to Strengthening

Sustainable Forest Management in N. Uganda programme activities

Proactively create constructive working relationships with forest managers and

development partners.

Qualifications

S/he must have at least a degree in forestry/environment related subject.

Experience

S/he must have served as District Forest Officers (DFO) or have at least five years practical

experience with participatory approaches in sustainable forest management.

Facilitation and Leadership skills

S/he should be a good facilitator, a team leader and must be able to get on with and inspire

people of different professional and personal backgrounds. S/he should have strong

interpersonal skills.

Expertise

S/he must have some training/mentoring (formal or informal) expertise. However, full

training will be given to successful mentors.

Communications

S/he should be concise orally and in writing, in the English language.

S/he should be articulate and capable of giving confident presentations.

S/he should be familiar and competent with modern software, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS

Outlook and MS PowerPoint.

Knowledge of the local language (Luo) is preferable

Knowledge

Some familiarity with the FAO forestry programme in N. Uganda would be an advantage.

Duration: 12 months

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4.4 Forestry field facilitators (15)

Under the supervision of district mentors, the Forestry field facilitators will be responsible for

the actual design and supervision of forest operations in respective area of jurisdiction.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Take full charge of project area as defined by the program, adopting the landscape

approach to management;

Prepare by-weekly activity schedules and targets and ensure their accomplishments;

Prepare both Annual and Quarterly Work Plans for project areas

Mentor and supervise field operations

Collect forest resources management data;

Co-ordinate and liaise with NGOs, local communities and other stakeholders in the

development and implementation of SFM principles and practices;

Ensure good public relations;

Attend Sub – county Council meetings;

Monitor and report on private forest development;

Participate in the relevant community meetings;

Prepare periodic reports;

Carry out other activities as will be approved by management; and

Reports to district mentors.

Qualifications

S/he must have at least a certificate in Forestry, Agroforestry, Environment, or Agriculture

Experience

S/he must have served as officer in forestry project or have at least 3 years practical

experience with participatory approaches in sustainable natural resources management.

Facilitation and Leadership skills

S/he should be a good facilitator, a team leader and must be able to get on with and inspire

people of different professional and personal backgrounds. S/he should have strong practical

forestry skills.

Expertise

S/he must have some expertise on extension service provision. However, full project

orientation training will be given to successful field facilitator.

Communications

S/he should be concise orally and in writing, in the English language.

S/he should be articulate and capable of giving confident presentations.

S/he should be familiar and competent with modern software, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS

Outlook and MS PowerPoint.

Ability to communicate in Lou is a must.

Knowledge

Some familiarity with tree nursery operation would be an advantage.

Duration: 12 months

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4.5 TOR: FAO Advisory Technical Services

Duration: One Week per Mission

Mission will be joint between FOMR and FAOSFE technical officers.

First Mission

The first mission during the set-up phase of the project.

Assist with the preparation of the work plan and detailed training programme.

Prepare a technical report.

Second Mission

Monitor and review with Lead National Consultant and Farmers the technologies

being demonstrated and adapted.

Review and advise on the progress of the project activities.

Third Mission at the End of the Project

Assist in the preparation of recommendation for duplicating successful activities to

other districts or countries.

Prepare the Terminal Report/Statement as per established FAO procedures.

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4.6 Consultant: Review of Revised National Forest Plan

The National Forest Plan (2002) was a ten-year strategic plan for the forestry sector in

Uganda. It was developed through a wide consultative process as part of the forest sector

reform between 1998 and 2004. Since then many changes had taken place at macro and

micro levels, which necessitated a revision of the NFP. The review took care of these new

issues and developments so that forestry fit in the National Development Planning framework

and national objectives of economic growth, employment and prosperity for all. The

consulting firm produced the final draft document of the revised NFP together with the

Popular Version. However, given the hurry in which it was produced, there is a need to

review, edit and format the revised NFP ready for printing. The consultant will work under

the general supervision of FAOR/AFAOR/P, working in close collaboration and liaison with

the Director Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Water and Environment and the National

Project Coordinator. On a day-to-day basis, the work will be supervised and coordinated by

the LNC. The persons/firm recruited as consultant for review, edit and format ready for

printing of the NFP will:

Carry out a review of the revised NFP and the Popular Version with reference to the

original NFP and TORs that carried out the revision

Conduct a situational analysis of the ownership and acceptance of the revised NFP and

the Popular Version.

Edit the revised NFP and the Popular Version to ensure clarity of all the issues and the

corresponding programmes/ measures to be taken

Format the revised NFP and the Popular Version ready for printing.

Conduct a national workshop to launch and disseminate the revised NFP and the

Popular Version.

Output

The following outputs are expected from the consultant:

An Inception Report indicating internalisation of the ToRs and laying out a

methodology to be used;

An improved NFP and the Popular Version that will be presented to the Environment

and Natural Resources Sector-Working Group for discussion, and circulated to other

stakeholders for comments

Final copies of the NFP and the Popular Version submitted for printing

A Final Report with details on each of the ToR, incorporating comments from ENR-

SWG, FSSD and other stakeholders plus any other technical/professional information

deemed necessary or that would be expected in a report of this nature under normal

circumstances.

Duration: A maximum of 60 working days on When Actually Employed basis (WAE)

within 5 months period.

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4.7 Consultant: Case studies on value of forests in N. Uganda

Forestry is, and has been, crucial to the lives of millions of Ugandans, especially the poorest

sections of society. Most rural communities depend on forest and trees on-farm for their

livelihoods. In spite of the importance of forestry, the forests and woodlands continues to be

degraded. If the current rate of deforestation continues without being addressed, the economy

and the livelihoods of many Ugandans, especially the rural communities will suffer, as they

are exposed to stress and shocks which result from inadequate supply and this reduces the

productivity of the human capital.

As people leave the IDP camps, there are opportunities for restoring the degraded areas where

the camps were located. It is also opportune at this time to help people who are returning to

their land to manage the regenerated forests and woodland on a sustainable manner. This is

particularly so in fragile ecosystems like river banks, hills and swamps.

The Case studies aim at creating an understanding of the economic, social and ecological

values of site-specific fragile ecosystems with an objective of enhancing their management

and productivity.

Under the supervision of the FAOR/AFAOR and LNC, the persons/firm recruited as

consultant will undertake a study on the linkage between the value of forests/woodland to

river bank, watersheds and the link between the loss of forests/woodland to the decline of

other sectors of the economy in N. Uganda. Specifically the consultant will:

The Consultant shall undertake the following tasks:

Describe the social, economic and environmental status of the area surrounding the

study area

Establish the type products derived from the ecosystem, and identify the links between

these products and human society, including local and national (case studies)

Establish the ecological functions of the ecosystem and identify the links of these

functions and human society, including local, national and international communities

(case studies)

Assess the main threats to the ecosystem and their impact on social, economic and

ecological functions of the ecosystem

Assess the conditions and trends of the ecosystem and their services

Determine the opportunities for sustainable management of the ecosystem

Make recommendations for future management of the ecosystem

Output

The following outputs are expected from the consultant:

An Inception Report indicating internalisation of the ToRs and laying out a

methodology to be used;

A Draft Report for discussion

A final Report.

Duration: A maximum of 30 working days on When Actually Employed basis (WAE)

within 3 months period.

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4.8 Consultant: Planning for Farm Forestry (on farm land-use plan)

Forestry is, and has been, crucial to the lives of millions of Ugandans, especially the poorest

sections of society. Most rural communities depend on forest and trees on-farm for their

livelihoods. In spite of the importance of forestry, the forests and woodlands continues to be

degraded. If the current rate of deforestation continues without being addressed, the economy

and the livelihoods of many Ugandans, especially the rural communities will suffer, as they

are exposed to stress and shocks which result from inadequate supply and this reduces the

productivity of the human capital.

As the internally displaced people return to their homes, it is important that they are guided in

managing forests and trees on-farm, which constitute over 60&% of the forest resources in

Uganda. The consultancy on Planning Farm Forestry will provide a broad perspective of the

most effective and efficient way of enhancing productivity of forests and trees on farm.

Under the supervision of the FAOR/AFAOR and LNC, the persons/firm recruited as

consultant for planning for farm forestry will:

Document the main commercial and subsistence land-uses/activities carried out on-

farm

Determine the land tenure regimes including related gender issues existing

Characterise land issues related to forestry paying particular attention to tenure

security, land access, land rights, migrations and resettlements, functionality of land

institutions, land use and gender issues among others

Examine what implications these land issues have had and will continue to have on

sustainable management of private forests(both natural and planted)

Develop a menu of opportunities for of-farm forestry enterprises suited for northern

Uganda and their potential to income generation, contribution to employment, and

human well being

Recommend site-specific tree species suited for given climatic, soil, and other

conditions, and their uses

Design 8 farm-forestry model plan (on volunteers farms) to include a combination of

forestry-based enterprises that can contribute to rising profitable household incomes to

more than 10 million annually per acre

Determine the minimum inputs required (human, material and other resources) for the

realization of the desired positive impact of forest and tree management on-farm

Make recommendations for future forest management interventions to promote

forestry developments on-farm

Output

The following outputs are expected from the consultant:

An Inception Report indicating internalisation of the ToRs and laying out a

methodology to be used;

A Draft Report for discussion

A final Report.

Duration: A maximum of 120 working days on When Actually Employed basis (WAE)

within 5 months period.

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4.9 Service provider: Workshops and meetings

Organising of Workshops and Meetings (SP-1)

In close consultation with FAO, LNC and NPC, the Service-provider will arrange meetings

within agreed budgets, locations, participation numbers, standards and dates for each:

a) Develop a detailed work plan (inception report) in which S/he will indicate

intended field trips outside Kampala, intended expected outcomes and calendar of

activities

b) Convene 5 consultative stakeholder workshop (4 at the regional level and 1 at the

national level) to review the revised draft National Forest Plan and present the key

documents to UFWG and other central level stakeholders;

c) Convene 1 consultative and review stakeholder workshop for finalising the District

Forestry Services (DFS) Handbook

d) Convent 2 workshops for knowledge sharing on progress and impact of the project

e) In consultation with Project Manager and National Project liaison person, come

out with the number of participant for each of the workshops/meetings

f) Take records of the proceedings of the workshops/meetings and produce a draft

report which will be handed and reviewed by the consultant facilitating the

meeting/workshop.

4.10 Service provider: Printing and visibility

Printing of Documentation (SP-2)

In close consultation with FAO, LNC and NPC, the Service-provider will print the following

within agreed budgets, quantities, quality requirements and completion dates for each:

a) Develop a detailed work plan (inception report) in which S/he will indicate

intended field trips outside Kampala, intended expected outcomes and calendar of

activities,

b) Print 3,000 copies of each of the revised National Forest Plan and the Popular

Version,

c) Print 3,000 copies of the Forest Regulations,

d) Print 1,000 copies of the DFS Handbooks,

e) Work with the respective consultants on formatting and editing of print materials,

f) Advise on the paper type, quality and sizes that should be used,

g) Guided by the cost available, advise on the whether to use full colour or black and

white for printing the materials,

h) Supervise printing and binding of documents based on agreed lay out of each

document,

i) Spearhead, publicise and participate in the distribution of the printed documents.

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